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Readers, Welcome to the new and improved face of My Shingle.com, where we’ve been inspiring solo and small firm lawyers, and those who yearn to start a firm, since December 2002.  I should add that this new face is more than skin deep; for the third time in our history, MyShingle has changed blogging platforms. …

I’m moderating a star studded event on a very hot and timely topic:  Practicing Law in the E-Court of Public Opinion: How the Internet Can Make or Break a Lawyer’s Reputation.  The program will take place on January 24, 2008, noon- 1:30 pm at the DC Bar.  Here’s the information from the DC Bar Flyer:…

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My sister sent me this notice about a legal fiction writing contest sponsored by SEAK, a company that provides seminars and training for expert witnesses, lawyers and medical professionals. Either short stories or a novel excerpt of 2500 words or less qualify for submission. Entries are due March 31, 2008.

Here’s a quick round up of some opportunities for solo and small firm lawyers. Check out Susan Cartier-Liebel’s contest, So You Want to Fly Solo. The contest, which is open to all lawyers – “newly minted or well seasoned,” and current and/or wannabe solos, offers a two hour consult (value: priceless) with Susan as the…